What options do I have regarding my Special Tourist Visa (STV) situation in Thailand after the recent rule change?

It appears I owe

@Bre****

an apology of sorts ;)

I just contacted three agencies in Bangkok, two flat out said they never did it and wouldn't even fool with it

Thai Visa Centre said they don't normally do it anymore (meaning at some point they did) except in a case by case basis and only if the person was on the last 90 day extension from the STV (meaning they'd maxed the time they get from it out).

Now the O/P shows he's down in the south so probably was dealing with one of the agencies down there.

BUT

I'd say you're out nothing by contacting TVC and see what they say as far as if your situation is one they can help in

@https://www.faceboo********************

You never could change the stv in country

It is easily solved with the help of a good attorney… DM me and I’ll share my thoughts… I had it solved in 24 hours

I am new to this.Just arriving with s/y.Actually in Q zone.

I want to understand what are my options with stv visa.

1.stay in Thailand until the end of present stv,or

2.stay in Thailand until the end of extension asked 30 of September,extension ending at the end of December,or

3.Go to my country (France)in the middle of stv or extension.It will cancel the stv and if I want to come back from France to Phuket,I will have to ask a tourist visa and a COE in Thai Embassy in Paris.I will leave my s/y in a Marina or à hardstand in Phuket.

4.when coming back,may I stay on my boat or not.I read somewhere it was allowed for yacht owners.

I understand many things could interfere with this.Specifically red,amber and green zone.

On the other hand I must understand the options for insurances and medical issues.

Please inform me.What is allowed or not.Thanks to all.

And unfortunately, even the visa companies have their hands tied on this one (I asked several, also having an STV).

Cannot change STD. Pretty much stuck with it

Go to Visa Company. Money can solve most issues

Not a new rule change. You have never been able to change, adapt or otherwise alter STV. That's why they've stopped issuing them.

It’s not a new rule. It’s a rule that was made when the STV first came out.

1. Are you sure you have an STV? I’ve seen reports of people who think they have an STV, but actually an SETV (single entry tourist visa).

2. If you do have an STV, the last day (in theory) you can stay is September 30. *IN THEORY * if they are still being sold, you may be able to get a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19.

You have about 3 months, I’d relax and see what happens.

Its not a new rule change it specifically states when you applied cannot change to any other visa